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Songs of Our Own Podcast Welcome to our podcast! If you like music, commentary, history and humor then you should tune in!

19/02/2025

Hi folks! We are discussing the Queen of Soul herself, the one the only Aretha Franklin. We will be taking about the 1968 recording and the 1980 version used in The Blues Brothers. There is a lot to talk about. As always thank you for listening!

15/01/2025

Hi Folks! We are talking about Jefferson Airplane and their song “Volunteers” off of their 1969 album of the same name. This song is as relevant today as it was in 1969. Thanks for listening!

18/12/2024

Hi Folks! We’re discussing Wham!’s song “Last Christmas”. We will talk about the songs history and why a “sad” Christmas song is just what you need sometimes. We are also have to talk about the Whamageddon game, join us in Whamhalla won’t you! As always thank you for listening and we will see you in 2025! !

23/11/2024

Hi Folks! We’re chatting about The Grateful Dead’s “Touch of Grey”. This was the only chart topping song for the group and introduced a lot of people to their music. We will discuss what this meant for the band and why this song is still so good and resonates with, most, Deadheads. Thanks for listening!

17/10/2024

Hi Folks! For this year’s Halloween Special we are talking about the one, the only “Monster Mash”. Debuing in 1962 on the album “The Original Monster Mash” from Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers the “Monster Mash” has become a Halloween staple and still manages to pop into the charts now then in October. It’s hard not to dance when this song comes on. Tune in and hear our thoughts and more. Thanks for listening!

19/09/2024

Hi Folks, we are chatting about a band that was all over the radio in the nineties and still pops up on stations when the mood is right, that’s right we are talking about Hootie & the Blowfish and their song “Let Her Cry”. Appearing on their 1994 debut album Cracked Rear View, “Let Her Cry” is a song with a deep message that demands your attention. Topics covered in this episode include attention and mental health. Thanks for listening (link in bio)!

24/07/2024

Hi Folks! On this episode we talk about Old Crow Medicine Show and their song “Wagon Wheel”. With roots dating back to 1928, Bob Dylan recording the melody and what would become the chorus in 1973 and final lyrics taking place in the late 90’s this song has been around and touched a lot of folks. We talk all this, Darius Rucker’s version and more. Thanks for listening!

19/06/2024

Hi Folks! Well after five seasons it’s finally time to get the led out! That’s right we are talking about the one and only Led Zeppelin and their classic song “Ramble On”. We discuss the history of the group, history of the song and how JRR Tolkien had a hand in this songs creation. Thanks for listening!

16/05/2024

Hi Folks! We are talking about Dolly Parton’s country classic “Jolene”. We will dive into Dolly Parton’s history as well as the history of the song. We talk about Beyonce’s cover and her updates to the lyrics and structure. We discuss the White Stripes cover a bit too. Thanks for listening!

18/04/2024

Hi Folks! We are listening to and discussing Weird Al Yankovic’s classic “Amish Paradise”! This song is off of Weird Al’s 1996 album “Bad Hair Day” and is a parody of Coolio’s song “Gangsta’s Paradise” which itself is a reworking of Stevie Wonder’s song “Pastime Paradise”. We discuss how these songs resonate with us and much more. Thanks for listening!

14/03/2024

Hi Folks! For this episode we are listening to Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi”. Originally released in 1970 on Joni’s “Ladies of the Canyon” album “Big Yellow Taxi’s” themes span from environmental awareness to deeply personal memories about a father’s departure. We also discuss the Counting Crow’s cover and read a very scathing review from the Village Voice. As always thank you for listing! *Link in bio.

22/02/2024

Hi Folks! We are listening to Sly and the Family Stone’s song “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”. This is a complex song that is both direct and open to interpretation. Join us as we discuss the artist, song, chosen family and authenticity. Thank you for listening!

17/01/2024

Hi Folks! To kick off season 5 we are talking about Dispatch’s song “The General”. An anti-war song and so much more! Join us as we discuss the band, their song and share some of our own histories with “The General”. Thanks for listening! (Link in bio)

23/12/2023

Hi Folks! For this episode we discuss the Christmas Classic “A Holly Jolly Christmas”. Written by Johnny Marks and most famously preformed by Burl Ives for the 1964 Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special. We discuss what we are thankful for this holiday season and what’s next for the podcast in 2024. As always thank you for listening and have a safe and happy holiday season.

22/11/2023

Hi Folks! We are back and this time it's for good. Join us as we listen to Phish's song: "Everything's Right". We discuss why we think this song is about gratitude and that Phish and the Grateful Dead are, in fact, Teo different bands. Thanks for listening! Available on your favorite podcast platforms.

03/09/2023

We here at the podcast are deeply saddened by the passing of Jimmy Buffett. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

17/05/2023

What!?! This is amazing and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you to everyone who has listened and continues to listen. We wouldn’t be here without you. Next stop 100k!

10/04/2023

Hi Folks! We are listening to and discussing Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car". Released on Chapman's 1988 self titled debut "Fast Car" on its surface is nice and upbeat but after listening closer is about loss, cycles repeating, breaking cycles and so so much more. Join us as we discuss "Fast Car" as well as a cover in the Tropical House genre and how 90's hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth sampled the guitar for one of their songs. Thanks for listening (link in bio)!

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